Human Resources Director/Manager - Behavioral HealthJob Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Honolulu, HI (On-Site)
Ala Moana Office (1330 Ala Moana Blvd.)
Position OverviewThe HR Director serves as a strategic partner and culture leader, responsible for building scalable HR systems, supporting workforce development, and ensuring compliance across our behavioral health programs. This role is ideal for a systems thinker who thrives in mission-driven environments and is motivated by measurable outcomes and organizational transformation.
Key Responsibilities- Lead workforce planning and develop scalable strategies that support program and organization expansion.
- Strengthen culture, engagement, and trauma-informed workplace practices to support staff wellness.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, behavioral health regulations, accreditation requirements (CARF), and internal policies.
- Build learning and development systems that improve clinical and non-clinical competency.
- Implement a continuous performance management framework with clear metrics and dashboards.
- Design competitive compensation and benefits strategies that support attraction and retention.
- Advance DEI initiatives that improve equity, representation, and culturally responsive practices.
- Drive measurable reductions in workplace injuries and enhance Workers' Compensation outcomes.
- Lead leave management (FMLA, ADA, state leave) and build consistent, supportive systems that balance employee needs with operational requirements.
- Manage employee relations matters and address employee concerns in a professional and timely manner
- Coordinate and oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes, to include preparing and processing Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) and related HR documentation
- Compile and maintain monthly HR reports and KPIs, including onboarding, offboarding, turnover, and other workforce metrics
- Oversee day-to-day HR operations, and administrative functions, supervising and supporting an HR team, including workflow coordination and daily guidance
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive HR leadership (behavioral health or healthcare strongly preferred).
- SPHR/SHRM-SCP preferred.
- Experience building HR infrastructure in a growing organization.
- Strong understanding of behavioral health compliance, workforce challenges, and accreditation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration and data-driven decision-making.
- Commitment to wellness, equity, trauma-informed supervision, and employee-centered practices.
Company website: www.hibh.org
